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Dementia is a progressive condition, and as it worsens over time, a senior’s care needs may change. When deciding whether to leave an aging loved one with dementia alone, your family must assess the situation and make a decision based on his or care needs and cognitive abilities. Below are some of the ways to…
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Promoting independence is a major goal for every caregiver, and its benefits go beyond simplifying a senior’s daily routine. With some tools and technologies, it’s even possible to help seniors with limited mobility enjoy some degree of independence. These benefits highlight the importance of independence for seniors. Helps Them Maintain a Sense of Self-Worth Independence…
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Emphysema is one of the most serious health conditions seniors face. This degenerative condition gradually results in damaged alveoli that cannot properly absorb oxygen. Seniors with emphysema may find it difficult to breathe and may experience the damaging effects of low oxygen levels. Here are a few ways aging adults can prevent emphysema. 1. Exercise…
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An Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be frightening, and it’s one of the biggest fears seniors and their families face. However, families should know not everything they hear about the disease is necessarily true or accurate. Here are some of the most common myths about Alzheimer’s disease and the real truth behind them. Myth: Alzheimer’s Is No…
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Getting out of debt can be difficult for the elderly, and it usually requires a combination of creativity and objectivity to achieve this goal. Here are some solutions your senior loved one may want to consider. Create a Budget One of the most important steps for a senior attempting to get out of debt is…
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Negative thoughts are hard to banish when life gets challenging, but remember you bring many strengths to your caregiving role that make it possible to help your senior loved one live his or her best life. By recognizing your strengths, you can avoid caregiver burnout. You’ll also feel more confident and resilient as you carry…
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Elder care should include more than just keeping seniors safe. You may also want to consider heat therapies that offer multiple health benefits for your aging loved one. For instance, sauna bathing has been shown to reduce the risk of dementia. Here are some of the ways this type of bathing can stave off this…
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Though both senior men and women may be susceptible to most health conditions, some disorders are specific to only one gender. One of the unique conditions that only affect women is called polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). To give you and your elderly loved one a better understanding of PCOS, here are the condition’s symptoms, its…
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Reverse mortgages are becoming increasingly popular with aging adults who have equity in their homes. Beyond just providing a means for supplemental income, a reverse mortgage has quite a few benefits your elderly loved one may want to consider. It Can Make Aging in Place Easier A reverse mortgage doesn’t transfer ownership of the property…
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Nearly half of all seniors 75 and older have some type of hearing loss. Depending on the extent of the impairment, hearing loss can severely impact a person’s overall quality of life. Learning how to manage hearing loss can make it easier for seniors to enjoy day-to-day activities while remaining engaged with loved ones and…
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